Measurement and Pact

They had naturally agonized over how to address each other.

But neither Yue Shuo nor Ning Xin was the sort to fuss over such matters.

In the end, Yue Shuo would address Ning Xin as Elder.

It sounded somewhat distant, yet it was the best form of address for now. Still, Yue Shuo firmly refused to let Elder Ning call him Dao Child.

Thus.

From then on, Elder Ning would call Yue Shuo Shuo'er, while Yue Shuo would call him Elder.

Both felt comfortable with it.

As for Yan Ning, Yue Shuo would call him Elder Yan.

It did not sound as close as calling him Martial Uncle, but considering Yue Shuo's seniority was tied to the sect master—and the sect master's prior attitude—Ning Xin and the others were determined not to become his master or martial uncles.

Yue Shuo felt somewhat regretful, but he accepted it.

His first teacher was now Uncle Qi, while his second master and martial uncle were now Elder Ning and Elder Yan.

He truly did not mind continuing to address them as teachers and elders.

But they were unwilling to accept it.

Yue Shuo also feared that insisting might bring about some unfavorable consequences.

For instance, when Fortune was too abundant, one's relatives might be offered up to the heavens?

Thinking of it this way, Yue Shuo felt a sudden clarity in his heart, and more than half of the worries lurking in his subconscious faded away.

As for the rest... he glanced at his father.

This man was the one most likely to be offered up to the heavens.

Therefore, he had to make him stronger, so he would have greater resistance when facing tribulations!

"Dad, after cultivating for so many years, you've only reached Foundation Establishment. Do you know that Cousin Gu